Shopify
How do I amend the Shopify Pending Payment email for Cash Alternative Payments?
Cash payment alternatives, such as Mukuru and SCode, allow your customers to pay for their online purchases using cash, debit or credit card across a national network of physical retail payment outlets. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT RECOMMEND ENABLING ...
How do I reconcile subscription payments on Shopify?
Orders on Shopify will be automatically generated when a successful subscription payment completes on Payfast. Should you wish to, you are able to retrieve references for the subscription and relevant payments to reconcile between Shopify and Payfast ...
How do I reconcile my Payfast payments with orders on Shopify?
Reconciliations between Shopify orders and Payfast payments are usually straightforward. Once a payment is successfully processed through Payfast, the corresponding order in Shopify will automatically update. This eliminates the need for manual ...
Why are my Shopify orders not updating to paid status?
Please note that for new orders to automatically reflect as paid after a successful PayFast payment, the payment capture method on Shopify needs to be set to 'Automatic'. This is done by doing the following: Log in to your Shopify store and navigate ...
How to Enable Payfast as a Payment Method on Shopify
Merchants can easily integrate Payfast with their Shopify store by following the steps below. This guide covers both the installation and activation of the Payfast payment app. Step 1: Installing the Payfast App Log in to your Payfast by Network ...
In Shopify, how do I add the shipping amount to the recurring amount?
Using the SKU method, you will be able to ensure that the shipping amount is charged on all recurring amounts. Please see our instructions for the SKU method of recurring.
In Shopify for South African VAT, why can't I select “All taxes are included in my prices”, as this is the South African standard?
When the products are set up with the total price, and the tax settings are configured as per our instructions, this naturally displays the price to the customer as the total VAT inclusive price. This will be the case for all amounts, including ...
Can I test Shopify recurring billing in sandbox mode?
Unfortunately, you will not be able to test recurring billing in sandbox mode. Only once-off payments can be tested in sandbox mode.
Why do I receive a 500 error when redirected from Shopify to Payfast?
This would be caused by an incorrect Merchant ID and/or Key set on the Payfast configuration page on your Shopify site. You will need to ensure that the Merchant ID and Key set on your Shopify store are identical to the merchant ID and Key on your ...
In Shopify why am I receiving 'Error: The supplied variables are not according to specification: currency'?
Unfortunately, Shopify currency conversion with PayFast does not work. The foreign currency amount comes through as ZAR amount because Payfast only transacts in ZAR. You will need to ensure that the shop currency is set to ZAR.
Why is Payfast not showing in the Shopify payment gateway list?
You will need to ensure that the Shop address is a South African address, and that the currency is set to ZAR.
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What is Immediate Payouts? Immediate Payouts allow Payfast by Network merchants to receive funds from their wallet directly into their registered bank account within minutes of the payout request. Unlike standard payouts, which may take up to two ...
Which types of cards can be used on Payfast?
Visa and Mastercard credit or cheque cards (from both local and international buyers) can be used on Payfast, as can RCS Store Cards, Diners Club, and American Express. As long as the card has a card number, expiry date, and CVV number on the back, ...
Collection and payout process
Payfast simplifies the purchasing process, providing a secure and trusted third-party with fast payment confirmation across multiple payment methods. We collect multiple payments on your behalf which accrue to your Payfast account. You can then ...
MukuruPay
What is MukuruPay? MukuruPay is a Payfast offering that allows anyone to pay using cash for online purchases. This method is ideal for shoppers who want to shop online but don’t have a credit card, access to a bank account, or feel comfortable paying ...
How do I request a Payout?
In order to payout the funds in your PayFast account you will have to enter your banking details for your account on the Account page and then request a Payout. We will then process a payout to your account. Please note that there is a fee for ...